Poultry production in hot climates
By: edited by N.J. Daghir.
Contributors: Daghir, N. J.
Publisher: CAB International
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Wallingford, England
Language: eng
Number of pages: 303
Subjects: Poultry.; Poultry industry.; Climate, Influence of.
Description: During the last two decades, there has been a major expansion of the poultry industry in the warm regions of the world, where eggs and poultry meat are an important source of protein. This book presents a well-referenced comprehensive review of current information on poultry production at high temperatures. It describes how the detrimental effects of heat stress can be reduced through the manipulation of housing, breeding, nutrition and management. The book is suitable as an advanced textbook and reference for students and research workers in poultry science as well as for professionals within the poultry industry.